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MAC BRUNSON: What every Christian should consider in a national election

By Mac Brunson September 11 has become a significant date in American history. That date did not become noteworthy just in 2001, because it actually has a deeper history for Americans. On September 11, 1814, America was under attack. No one ever imagined that 17,000 British troops would be on the outskirts of the city of Baltimore. Off the coast were nearly 30 British ships of war. The British navy maneuvered 16 of those ships to within striking distance of Fort McHenry. Those naval vessels began a 24-hour barrage on the American forces stationed in Fort McHenry. The plan was to send the British navy up the western branch of the Patapsco River, bomb the city, and make it possible for British troops to take Baltimore. To read the rest of the editorial, please click here. … [Read more...]

Flood recovery to enlist Baptists nationwide

By Josie Rabbitt, Baptist Press BATON ROUGE (BP) - The North American Mission Board is facilitating a recovery effort to help Louisiana flood survivors rebuild and to assist churches and individuals who want to serve. The initiative, under NAMB's Send Relief ministry, will begin Oct. 1 and enlist Baptists nationwide. "We're developing a recovery plan to help Louisiana residents, pastors, churches and other buildings damaged by extreme flooding," said Mickey Caison, NAMB's Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) executive director. "The Send Relief plan includes a facility to house 300 volunteers as they aid those in crisis. Another part of what's in the works concerning this year-long project [is] collegiate opportunities during students' Christmas and spring breaks to help serve and rebuild Louisiana." The initiative, named Send Relief: Louisiana Flood, will entail a recovery and rebuild process similar to those NAMB facilitated in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Hurricane Katrina, Detroit flooding and the Colorado floods and wildfires. While mud-outs, clean-ups and feedings are ongoing now, the one-year recovery plan will move into the rebuild stage. To be part of the effort, churches, groups and individuals can visit … [Read more...]

Louisiana Notables: Sept. 22- Oct. 6

ON THE MOVE Lee Slayter is the new music director at Bethel Baptist Church, Colfax. Matt Walker is the new pastor at Peniel Baptist Church, West Monroe. David Hogg is the new worship and college pastor at First Baptist Church, Swartz. Justin Lawrence is new children’s minister at Chenier Baptist Church, West Monroe. Tim Post is the new pastor at Bethel Baptist Church, Bastrop. Charles Dupree is the new pastor at Parkview Baptist Church, Monroe. Sharon Harrell is the new student minister at Lakeshore Baptist Church, Monroe. HOMECOMING First Baptist Church, Eros: Homecoming, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. Dinner on the grounds will follow the service at noon. People are urged to bring a covered dish. Speaker: Marty Black. There will be singing, preaching, food and fellowship. Conway Baptist Church, Farmerville: Homecoming, Sept. 25. Brothers In Christ in concert, 10 a.m. and memorial and worship service, 11 a.m. Speaker: Tony Campanale. Lunch will follow services in the Family Life Center. Friends and families of present and former members are invited to attend. Pastor: Paul Carter. Alto Baptist Church, Alto: Homecoming, Sept. 25, 10:30 pm. Speaker: James H. Miller. Worship: The Sanctuary Quartet. Lunch will … [Read more...]